The phrase "to merit a recommendation" means that someone has done something deserving of being praised or suggested for others to consider or take action on. Full definition
Still, it's gorgeous to look at, and plot contains enough original components to merit a recommendation for lovers of futuristic fables and high animated concepts. (qwipster.net)
With a nice feature presentation and a decent offering of bonuses, The Three Lives of Thomasina merits a recommendation both as a film and as a DVD. (dvdizzy.com)
With all of the decent qualities, this is still not quite up to the stuff that merits a recommendation for anyone who isn't a die - hard Seagal nut. (qwipster.net)